2001 BMW 318 vs. 1972 Ford Escort
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1972 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort. 2001 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1972 Ford Escort | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Escort |
Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |